WorthPlaying
- Preview, by NekoIncardine: "The fact that New Super Mario Bros. Wii looks like it can successfully be both difficult enough for the hardcore fans and easy enough for good party play could be a major sweet spot in Nintendo's future."

GamesRadar
- Preview, by NGamer UK: "Finally, how substantial is the game going to be? It does feel at times like it ought to be a multiplayer bonus mode from a bigger Mario title rather than a standalone game."
(July 21, 2009)